Health/Medical Services

RI Medical Assistance

The RI Medical Assistance Program, also known as "Medicaid," pays for medical and health related services for eligible Rhode Islanders. 

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities may be eligible for Medical Assistance if they:

• are 18 years or older
• a Rhode Island resident
• receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or
• have income less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and have resources (savings) of less than $4,000 for an individual or $6,000 for a married couple

Covered Benefits

Medical/Health Services-  Information on covered benefits is based on the program a person is enrolled in. See each program below for more information.

• Rhody Health Partners
• Connect Care Choice
• Medical Assistance Fee-For-Service

Additional services-

• Medical Assistance Dental Services 

How to Apply

To find out what is required to apply for Medical Assistance, see the Medical Assistance Application. To schedule an appointment, please call your local DHS Office.

LINKS

• Medical Assistance Eligibility for Adults
  
  
• For adults with disabilities that require Long Term Care services, like home and community based services or nursing home care, please see Medical Assistance Long Term Care. 
  
• For people over 65 or for people with disabilities who qualify for health benefits through Medicare, see Medicare for more information.
  


• The Medical Assistance Program may be able to help pay all or part of the monthly premium payment for Medicare depending on a person's income. See Medicare Premium Payment Program.
  
  
• SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program